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By Michelle Boswell mboswell@thepaperofmiami
According to the National Weather Service of Indiana, Miami County will see significant snowfall between Tuesday, Feb. 1 and Thursday, Feb. 3. NWS of Indiana predicted a 50 percent chance of rain last evening, mostly after 2 p.m. A south wind would be around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The prediction for Wednesday, Feb. 2, has Miami County experiencing rain before 5 a.m. The rain will turn into snow, and possibly freezing rain. Temperatures will hover around 29. The southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph changing to north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. The snow could be heavy at times with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible. While some weather prediction centers have called for as much as 24 inches or more of snow accumulation, NWS of Indiana is predicting 4 to 8 inches on Wednesday and an additional 3 to 5 inches possible Wednesday evening into Thursday. Thursday may also bring addi-
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Downtown Peru during a snow event in 2021. Photo by Michelle Boswell
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Police report Miami County Sheriff ’s Department Jan. 9 A single vehicle crash occurred at W 400 S and S Wallick Road, Peru. No injuries were reported. A single vehicle property damage crash occurred at 2249 W 600 N, Peru. A state report was completed. Threats were reported at 63 W St. Road 218, Bunker Hill. A two-vehicle crash was reported at Logansport Rd. and U.S. 31, Peru. No injuries reported. A state crash report was completed. Bowman Towing for Ford Explorer. A suspicious male was reported at 2661 S Bus. 31, Knight’s Inn, Peru. All checked okay. A report was taken at 2585 S 500 W, Peru, for a possible battery. Officers responded to the area of 39034 Edwards Court, Peru, for a male being threatened. Unfounded. Handled by Bunker Hill PD. Officers responded to the area of 1860 W 1050 S, Miami, for possible invasion of privacy. Unfounded. Record only. Jan. 10 A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at Foreman Dr. and Warhawk Rd., Peru. A possible driving under the influence case was reported at 3038 W 850 S, near Miami Correctional Facility, Bunker Hill. Officers responded to the area of 1834 Norton Ave, Peru in reference to an unknown problem. It was determined to be an argument between husband and wife. Parties separated for the evening. This is an ongoing investigation. A suspicious package or item was reported at
2398 W Main St, Mexico. Jan. 11 A suspicious person was reported at 3022 March St, Peru. This was unable to be located. A car vs. deer crash was reported at 4134 E St. Rd. 16, Macy. No injuries reported. Fraud was reported at 5536 E 700 S, Peru. The caller had questions regarding a pair of surrendered lizards. No crime had occurred. A possible driving under the influence case was reported at 2904 Travis St, Peru. Officers were unable to locate the suspect vehicle. Jan. 12 A traffic accident with injuries was reported at E Wabash Rd. and N 700 E, Peru. A two-vehicle accident was reported at 107 S Main St, Amboy Supermarket, Amboy. No injuries were reported. Domestic disturbance was reported at 435 N Elm St, Bunker Hill. Parties are separated and refuse to cooperate with charges. However, female would like charges for criminal mischief due to the male half breaking her car window.
A possible driving under the influence case was reported at S Graber Dr. and S U.S. 31, Peru. Jan. 13 Officers responded to the area of 13048 S 400 W, Mount Zion Free Methodist Church, Kokomo, in response to unsecure premises. Spoke to pastor who lives in home to the north of the property. He advised he would secure the premises. Fraud was reported at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s
Department, Peru. A caller at N U.S. 31 and W 1350 N, Macy, advised her autistic son battered her. Upon arrival she was advising she was at an appointment earlier at Riley Hospital and was heading home when her son attacked her. Caller advised sons medication needs adjusted and she was advised to go to nearest hospital. Officers at the scene followed her to Woodlawn Hospital to receive medical attention to her son.
A theft report regarding stolen cash and medication was taken at 2478 W Airport Rd, Peru. This is an ongoing investigation. A car vs. pole accident was reported at 1782 W Logansport Rd, Proagco Fuel Pumps, Peru. No injuries were reported. Jan. 14 Disorderly conduct was reported at 1029 N Lincoln St, Peru. Parties were separated for the evening. A call regarding a
disorderly juvenile was taken at 12948 S U.S. 31, Maple Lawn Village, Lot 26, Kokomo. Officers responded to the area of 2717 Capehart St, Peru in reference to a verbal altercation involving a weapon. An arrest was made. This is an ongoing investigation. A PD car vs. deer accident was reported at E 1500 N and N St. Rd. 19, Macy.
prowler was reported at 1740 W 300 N, Peru. This was unable to be located. Theft was reported at 1029 N Lincoln St, Peru. A caller at 190 W Commerce St, Macy was referred to probation for incorrigible juvenile. Officers responded to the area of 334 N Elm St, Bunker Hill for a male who was suicidal and homicidal.
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Obituaries Donna Marie Oldfather, 87 Donna Marie Oldfather, 87, of Peru passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, after an extended illness. She was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Bunker Hill, Indiana, the daughter of James R. and Martha C. (Fisher) Boyer. Donna graduated in 1952 from Bunker Hill High School where she enjoyed cheerleading, playing clarinet, and serving as Majorette in the marching band. After graduation, she married her best friend and the love of her life, Lloyd E. Oldfather on August 7, 1954. During Lloyd’s service in the Army, he was deployed to Germany, where she later joined him. That time abroad started their love of traveling the world together. They shared more than 60 years of marriage. She worked and later retired from Delco Electronics in 1991. She was a member of UAW Local 292. Donna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bunker Hill. She became the oldest active member of the Deer Creek DoEttes home demonstration club and held the club record with her 65-year membership. She had a flair for decorating and took great pride in keeping a beautiful home. Besides travel and music, Donna also enjoyed league bowling with Lloyd, painting, auctions, card club with her friends, and worrying if her family got home safely. Like all the other Fisher and Boyer women, she was a wonderful cook. Donna was a devoted wife and mother, and is survived by two sons,
Timothy (Patricia) Oldfather, Indianapolis, Randy (Sarah) Oldfather, Peru, and daughter Julie (William) Cumming, Peru. She was also very proud of her eight grandchildren, Jessica Oldfather, Erica Oldfather, Aaron (Ashley) Oldfather, Bryce Thompson, Adrianne Thompson, Brandon (Sarah) Appleton, Dustin (Kari) Cumming, Molly (Eric) Branstetter, 13 greatgrandchildren, and her grand dog, Gatsby. She leaves behind her brother-in-law, Ronald (Patricia) Oldfather, Greenwood; six nephews, James Garber, Peru, Jeffrey Garber, Kokomo, Jason Garber, Kokomo, Ryan Oldfather (Indianapolis), Kirk Oldfather (Indianapolis), Jonathan Oldfather, Diablo, California, and niece Jennifer (Oldfather) Coons, Alamo, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister, Phyllis Joan (Boyer) Garber and brother-in-law, Vern Garber; brother-in-law Gail E. Oldfather and sister-in-law, Isobel Oldfather. Also, loyal granddogger, Roxie. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, from Noon to 2 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home, 136 South Elm Street, Bunker Hill, Indiana. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with pastor Richard Olson officiating. Burial will take place at Springdale Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church in Bunker Hill. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
George Victor Gehring, 91 George Victor Gehring, 91, Peru, passed away on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born to the late George and Mabel (Boyd) Gehring on July 5, 1930, in Peru. George married his wife, of 72 and a half years, Sherry Joanne Dill July 21, 1949. George was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church, Maennerchor, Phi Delta Kappa and The Good Sam’s Campers Club. He was an avid pinochle, euchre, and bridge player at the Maennerchor. During the warmer months you would find him out playing golf at Peru Municipal Golf Club where he won a hole-in-one award. George’s favorite thing to do was spending time with his wife, family, and friends. George will be dearly missed. He
is survived by his wife Sherry Gehring and two sons, Stephen (Bonnie) Gehring, Peru & Michael D. Gehring, Macy; eight grandchildren Justin (Sabrina) Akard; Jessica (Bo) Bussard; Shane (Angela) Gehring; Beth Brown; Joanie Brown; Shannon Glassburn; Tara (Kenny) Bardwell; Michael V. T. Gehring; eleven great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at FlowersLeedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home and the family asked that any donations go to the Main Street United Methodist Church in Peru. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
John Dennis Hoeppner (Denny) 77
Otis R. Fitchpatrick, 73
John Dennis Hoeppner (Denny) passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at 10:30 p.m. at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 1, 1944, in Peru, Indiana. John served our country admirably in the army from 1964 to 1967. He retired as a Mill Wright from Chrysler after 35 years of service. He enjoyed old cars, antiques, along with fishing. But most of all he loved his family. He was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was a member of the VFW in Peru. John was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Betty (Killian) Hoeppner, sister, Sue Lynn LaBare, brothers-in-law, James Wagner, and Robert LaBare. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Smiley Hoeppner, sister, Diane Wagner, children; Beth (Harold) Meurisse, John (Fran) Hoeppner, Mark (Diana) Hoeppner, stepchildren; Christy (Brent) Yard, Mike (Dawn) Gatliff, Joe Gatliff (Jodi), Jami Church, 21 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Judes. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date with Military Rites provided by Miami County Military Rites. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com
Otis R. Fitchpatrick, 73, of Amboy passed away at 6:45 PM, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital-Fort Wayne. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana, March 22, 1948, the son of James and Lila McCallister Fitchpatrick. Otis married Phyllis Birkey June 28, 1991, and she survives. Otis attended Kokomo High School, New Life Church in Kokomo, Indiana, and worked at Delco for 31 years. A United States Marine Corp Veteran, Otis served in Vietnam in the Tet Offensive. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and Purple Heart Medal. A man of great faith, Otis loved his Lord and Savior and was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Otis adored his grand kids and loved nothing more than passing time with them and his family. He also enjoyed being out in nature hunting and fishing. When not outdoors he liked to play the game Jokers and spending time with his friends at church. Surviving in addition to his wife, Phyllis, are children Josh Fitchpatrick and Tabitha Fitchpatrick; stepchildren Angela Yeoman, Brian Lewis, and Shane Bolton; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and sisters Karlene, Deloris, and Gloria. He was preceded in death by his parents, three grandchildren, a brother and a sister. A service celebrating the life of Otis R. Fitchpatrick was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022, at Bennetts Switch Community Church, 2261 W. State Road 18, Kokomo, Indiana, 46901, with pastor Devon Galloway officiating. Friends and family gathered from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, as well as one hour prior to the service at Bennetts Switch Community Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru, IN 46970, to New Life Food Pantry.
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Bonita Kay (McCallaham) Foust, 63
Melinda Sue Ray, 61
Bonita Kay (McCallaham) Foust, 63, of Peru, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born Oct. 20, 1958, in Big Rapids, Michigan to Chester Tivis and Mariliyn Mae (Avery) McCallaham. She married Rick Foust, and he survives. Bonita served in the United States Air Force. She retired from Square D as a factory worker. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, watching game shows, and playing the lottery. She is survived by her mother, her husband, and her children: Chad Foust of Fort Wayne, Nickole Martin of Peru, and Rick Foust Jr. of Alabama; as well as her grandchildren Carsyn Foust, McKenzie Foust, and Reed Martin. Also surviving are brother David, and sisters Sandy, Mary Beth, Sharon, Nancy, and Carol. She was preceded in death by her father, her son Jason Foust, and her brothers William Alan and Bobby. A private family service will be held, with pastor Kenny Cole officiating. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands of Miami County. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Melinda Sue Ray, 61, Peru, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo. Melinda was born in Peru, Indiana, Aug. 16, 1960, to the late Roy and Helen (Record) Landgrave. On Nov. 1, 1978, Melinda married James Ray and he survives. She was most notably a homemaker. Melinda loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She also enjoyed cooking, reading, knitting, and gardening. Melinda is survived by her husband and three daughters, Shanna Ray (Michael Wolfe), Peru, Jamie Ray (Keith Ambrose), Peru, and Candice Ray (Alfred Wulle), Peru; ten grandchildren Evan VonUhl, Jadelin Wolfe, Addalyne Ray, Mallorie Wolfe, Benson Wolfe, Thalia Hunt, Kaiden Hunt, Jace Hunt, Misti Thorpe, and Echlin Wulle; and two great-grandchildren Ava Hawkins and Devon Detrick. Melinda was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Priscilla Landgrave. Private family visitation was held, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service followed at 3 p.m. with Bishop Heywood officiating. Burial took place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Peru. Memorial donations may be made to the Crohn’s Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Edward Lee Tarter, 66 Edward Lee Tarter, 66, Denver, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne. Born Sept. 26, 1955, in Wabash County, Indiana, he was the son of Fred O. and Francis Jeanette “Pat” (Lehman) Tarter. On Nov. 4, 1988, in Gilead, Indiana, he was married to Kristi Denise Hammond. He graduated from North Miami High School in 1974 before joining the United States Army. He worked at several factories over the years including BKB Manufacturing in North Manchester, and he was a member of the Denver Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
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Kristi Tarter, Denver; daughter, Emily Rose Tarter, Denver; stepdaughter, Elizabeth (Brad) Kabzinski, Illinois; two stepgrandchildren, Kristin and Jonathon Kabzinski; four sisters, Sheila (Randy) Runkle, Macy; Cheryl Tarter, Rochester; Sandra (Tom) Smith, Elkhart; and Shelly Fry, Akron; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Chris Tarter. A gathering of family and friends will from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Denver Baptist Church, Denver, with pastor Bryce Landon officiating a memorial service at 3 p.m. Private burial will be in Gaerte Cemetery, rural Gilead. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at http://www.mcclainfh.com. Please visit the funeral home website for any weather-related changes.
Jettie Kathern “Kathy” Phillips, 68 Jettie Kathern “Kathy” Phillips, 68, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Wednesday Jan. 26, 2022, at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was born in Pike County, Kentucky, Nov. 19, 1953, the daughter of Carl and Nancy Justice Harris. Kathy married Danny Phillips Nov. 22, 1980, and he survives. Kathy had a heart for the elderly, and it show in the care she gave to all those she worked with in the nursing home as a CNA. She was a member of the Answer Baptist Church and treasured the time with her family and friends. Surviving in addition to her husband, Danny, are her sons Randy Thacker of Mississippi and Micheal Thacker of Tennessee; grandchildren Gabriel Thacker and Isaac Thacker; two brothers and two sisters. She was preceded by a son, Curtis Barrett and four brothers. A graveside service, celebrating the life of Jettie “Kathy” Phillips will be held, at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at the Mount Hope Chapel, 411 N. Grant Street, Peru. Arrangements are entrusted to the EikenberryEddy Funeral Home, Peru.
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Every Tuesday 10 a.m. – Every Tuesday, one dozen regular (no specialty) doughnuts can be purchased for $12 directly from Joe DeRozier. $6 goes directly to the Policemen and Firemen Appreciation fund. Contact DeRozier on Mondays before 10 a.m. to place an order. Doughnuts need to be picked up before 10 a.m. on Tuesdays. DeRozier can be reached through his personal Facebook page to place orders. Noon - 3 p.m. – Wanted – Senior Pinochle players are invited to play every Tuesday at the Miami County Senior Center, 661 E. Main Street, Peru. The cost is fifty cents. For more information, contact Annie Speth at 765-4733209.
Feb. 5 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Homemade Carry-out dinner/Bake Sale fundraiser at Parkview United Methodist Church, 1785 South St. Road 19, Peru. The meal includes BBQ pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, au gratin potatoes. $10. Beverage, dessert, containers of chili and pork will also be available for carryout. Call 765-473-5526 with questions. Feb. 7 6:30 p.m. - The public is invited to an Open House to see a Peru Downtown Revitalization Plan. It will be held at 7 Pillars Brewing Co., 20 East Fifth Street, Peru. For more information, contact Brooke Robertson at 765-4692049. Feb. 10 4 p.m. – The Peru High School Class of 1960 will hole their monthly meeting at My Pizza My Way, 647 East Main Street, Peru. Feb. 26 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The annual Whole Hog Sausage and Pancake Day will take place at the Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds. This is drive-thru only. Tickets are $7. Bulk meat sales will be available. March 12 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. – The Peru Circus Festival Band will host a Spaghetti Dinner at the Peru Maennerchor. There will be a drive-thru available or you may dine-in (unless COVID restrictions are put into place). The meal will include spaghetti, meat sauce, garlic bread and a garden salad. The cost is $8 for adults and children under six are free. Choral Reef will provide live entertainment inside the Maennerchor close to 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will help support the Peru Circus Festival Band. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Forever Young 2022 Adult Prom - The 2022 Adult Prom hosted by the Peru Bengal Backers. Attendees must be 21 or older to participate. The event will begin with a served dinner. There will be a 50/50 raffle during the event. A King and Queen will be crowned. Harmon Photography will be on location with her photography team to help capture the memories! There will only be tables sold at this event. All tables will be in the main event center. To make reservations, go to www.eventbrite.com and look for Forever Young 2022 Adult Prom. Table options available are VIP Table of 8 - $500 (8 seats that will have dinner plated and served to them). The table(s) will be directly in front of the DJ booth. Those at this table or tables will receive 8 (4 ounce) complimentary bottles of wine. VIP guests will have a dedicated cash bar line. The next option is rectangle tables of eight for $300 (8 seats). Another option is for tables of 6 - $240 (6 seats) These will be both rectangular and round tables. Tables will be assigned seating under purchaser’s name. Tables will be assigned in first come, first serve order. Photo ID is required for admission to the event. For questions, call Paul Forman at 765-432-1052 or send an email to perubengalbackers@yahoo.com. You can also find this event on Facebook (Forever Young Adult Prom 2022 group).
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Sports Sports Round-up Lilly Maple becomes All Time Career Scoring Leader/Earns Mike McDonald Indiana Farm Bureau Impact Player of the Game Lady Braves fall to Kokomo
By Terry West In what was truly a Sectional like atmosphere, the Lady Braves fought hard but lost to a very physical Kokomo team Thursday, Jan. 27 with a score of 5446. Lilly Maple made history during the game as she became the all-time career scoring leader at Maconaquah High School. Maple had 30 points to raise her career total to 1721 points and surpassed Deja Mattox who held the previous record of 1701. Congratulations to Lilly! Also scoring in the contest were Miranda Stoll with six points, Lauryn Merritt with five points and 11 rebounds, Alexandra Merritt with three and Averi Miller with two points rounded out the scoring. The Lady Braves are now 15-7.
Maconaquah Boys Varsity Basketball defeats North Miami 80-65 By Tim Maiben We finally played North Miami in TRC play tonight. After moving our game a couple times due to our new court not being finished, we had to flip our conference matchup to an away game. It was a close contest in the first quarter, but we were able to break open the game in the second quarter as we outscored
Lilly Maple North Miami 28-5. In this stretch, we went on a 22-0 run. From there, we played a second half where our defense let up, and North Miami was able to do what they basically wanted. Brayden Betzner and Hayden Maiben led us in scoring with 21 points each. Bauer Maple & Josiah Ball had 12 pts and 11 pts, respectively. Brennan Bailey scored nine pts, and Trace Armstrong had 6 pts. Bauer Maple led us in assists with seven. Trace Armstrong led us in rebounds with six boards. Our record is now 10-2 with all twelve games being played on the road. Our conference record improves to 3-0. Maconaquah Boys JV Basketball defeats North Miami 47-42 We won three of the four quarters on our way to earning our tenth win of the season. It was a sloppy game as we turned the ball over too much, making it challenging to get in our offensive rhythm. After sitting out a game due to an injury, AJ Kelly led us in scor-
ing with 15 points. Ethan Zeiser scored 11 points, and also returning from an injury, Oakley Reeser scored six pts. Klaytin Kileeight pts, Kaden Miller- three pts, Jackson Collins & Nolans Jones- two pts each. Zach Sparks had six assists on the night. The JV improves our season record to 10-2. Girls Varsity Swimming beats Eastern High School – Greentown 134 – 51 By Janet McManus Senior night went off without a hitch for the girls! In the 200 medley relay the team of Jordan, Heath, Sebastian, and Dornich placed first followed by the team of Loshnowsky, Schoettmer, Winegarnder, and Tyra placing second. Hannah Montgomery placed first in the 200 free with Rodkey placing fourth and Winegardner placing fifth. In the 200 IM, Teegardin placed first (PR) with Abby Heath in second and Isenburg in fourth. The 50 free did not
pose a problem for Dornich, Tyra, and Hyde as they placed 1,2,3. Jernagan placed first in diving with McClain in third (PR) and Seymoure in fourth (PR). In the 100 butterfly, Sebastian placed first and Schoettmer placed third. Dornich, Hyde, and Loshnowsky placed 1,2,3 in the 100 free. Hannah Montgomery and Kaylinn Teegardin placed first and second in the 500 with Thea Tyra placing fourth. In the 200-freestyle relay, the team of Dornich, Teegardin, Isenburg, and Montgomery placed first followed by Winegardner, Rodkey, Loshnowsky, and Hyde placing third. Sebastian, Jordan, and Isenburg placed 2,3,4 in backstroke and Heath, Winegardner, an Rodkey placing 1,2,3 in the breaststroke. The final relay of the evening was good for Montgomery, Sebastian, Tyra, and Teegardin as they placed first followed by Isenburg, Jordan, Loshnowsky, and Hyde placing third. The swimmers of the meet go to Kaylinn Teegardin and Kathryn Rodkey. Kaylinn swam the 200 IM and dropped five seconds! She also swam the 500 for the first time and swam a 6:03! Kaylinn has an amazing work ethic in practice, and it pays off when she is ready to perform in meets! Kathryn Rodkey went three for three best times! She dropped three seconds in her 200 free, two seconds in her breaststroke and a second in her 50 free relay. Kathryn is fairly new to swimming and she doesn’t let that show, she is determined to give her all in the pool! Boys Varsity Swimming beats Eastern High School – Greentown 120 – 56 By Brad McManus
We had a great Senior night and final dual meet. We were missing six out of 18 guys due to sickness including senior Rhett Nead. It hurts my heart that Rhett missed the TRC meet and Senior night. Rhett has worked so hard this year in practice and improved so much. He will have one more chance to achieve his goal at sectional. Walker Hays is our other senior. Walker has been a great leader and role model this season. I know the freshman look up to him. He will be greatly missed. The 12 healthy boys got the job done. I had to move some of them around and some swam things for the first time. In the 400 Free relay, Walker anchored and swam butterfly. He went 58.63, a 1.5 sec drop. Quinn Richard dropped .05 in 50 Back. P.J. Higgins dropped 2.7 in the 100 Breast and swam the 500 for the first time. Cole Nye dropped 10.5 sec in the 100 butterfly. Jonathan O’Connor swam the 100 Backstroke for the first time. Ryley Rodkey had a great race in the 500 Free. He dropped 29.6 sec. Garrett McManus had 3/4 bests. He dropped .9 in 200 Free and broke 2 minutes. He also dropped 1.5 in 500 and 1.2 in 100 Free. Swimmers of the Meet goes to Ryan Ousley and Corey Nord. Ryan dropped 3.8 sec in 50 Fly, swam the 200 IM for the first time and had a great time, and dropped .3 in the 100 Breast. Corey was 4/4 bests. He dropped 15.3 in the 200 IM, 1 sec in 100 free, .26 in 50 Free, and then dropped 2 sec in his leg of the 400 Free Relay. Our focus now is on Sectional and getting all the guys healthy. My goal every year is to finish fourth or fifth behind the big schools and get as many into the fi-
Peru Tiger Oliver Rabe goes up for a shot during an eighth grade game at the home of the Wabash Apaches. The game took place Thursday, Jan. 27. The Tigers won the game. The final score was: Peru 41, Wabash 28. Photo by Michelle Boswell nals/consols on Saturday as possible. I think we have a great shot at getting two in every event. Lady Braves Roll to Senior Night Victory Over North Miami 73-45
TRC portion of the schedule with a 7-2 record. Mac Wrestling Sectional Runner-up & 12 Wrestlers Qualify For Regionals By Bob Freije
By Terry West The Lady Braves beat North Miami for the second time this year and won in convincing fashion on Senior Night 7345. Leading the way was Senior Lilly Maple who continued her outstanding season with 37 points. Joining Maple in the scoring column were Miranda Stoll and Lauryn Merritt with 12 points apiece; Senior Averi Miller and Senior Ava Snyder added three points each to round out the scoring. Although not scoring, Seniors Alexandra Merritt and Molly Nord helped Maconaquah with outstanding effort. The Lady Braves have won five in a row and finished the
Place Winners for The Braves: First Place- Logan Farnell Second Place- Brayden Raber, Drake Guyer, Wyatt Price, Ty Galvin, & Mason Taylor. Third Place- Tyler Stapleton, Ethan Farnell, Austin Ringeisen, & Gavin Nethercutt. Fourth Place- Alex Ousley, John Casey Pebley. Fifth Place- Cory Bockover. Sixth Place- Izeah Futrell. Peru finishes third with three sectional champions while ten qualify for regionals By Zachary Leffel Athletes listed by weight class and See Sports, Page 8
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North Miami Choir students compete By Mrs. McBride Wonderful job to all of our North Miami Choir students! We had 13 Solo/Ensemble entries this year. Ten received a gold rating and three received a silver rating. Nine of those 13 entries were in Group 1, the top difficulty level. Of those nine, six are going to State Solo/Ensemble on Sat. Feb. 19 at Perry Meridian High School. Students going on to State S/E are Amelia Mappin, Kira Manning, Lauren Neff, Ben Laycock, and Griffin Dyson And State Qualifying Ensemble members: Katrina Longawa, Maliyah Hall, Joiey N Fisher, and Hannah Binnion. Congratulations all on a wonderful day. Keep singing and never give up. We do not participate in this event for the medals (although they are nice), but for the experience and growth it provides you as a musician. Take what you have learned and allow it to help push you to your next level. So proud of you all! Also, special shout-out to our music parent/guardian crew for all of your support today! We loved having you there!
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Sports Calendar North Miami Feb. 5 7:30 a.m. – Varsity Wrestling @ IHSAA Regionals 9 a.m. – Girls Sixth Grade Basketball – Miami County Mini Tournament – Home Noon – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. South Bend Career Academy – Home 1:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball vs. South Bend Career Academy – Home Feb. 7 5:30 p.m. – Boys Seventh Grade Basketball @ RRC (RD 1) Maconaquah Middle School 6 p.m. – Girls Sev-
enth Grade Basketball vs. Caston High School – Home 7 p.m. – Boys Eighth Grade Basketball @ RRC (RD 1) Maconaquah Middle School 7:15 p.m. – Girls Eighth Grade Basketball vs. Caston High School; - Home Feb. 8 5:30 p.m. – Boys Seventh Grade Basketball @ RRC (RD 2) Peru Junior High School 6 p.m. – Girls Sixth and Seventh Grade Basketball @ Maconaquah Middle School 6:15 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basket-
ball vs. Wabash High School – Home 7:15 p.m. – Girls Eighth Grade Basketball @ Maconaquah Middle School 7:45 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Wabash High School – Home Maconaquah Feb. 5 9 a.m. – Boys Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball – Maconaquah Middle School Tourney (Peru/RJB/Tri-Central) – Home 9 a.m. – Girls Sixth Grade Basketball @ Miami County Mini Tourney
9:30 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity and Varsity and Coed Wrestling – IHSAA Regional – Home Noon – Boys and Girls Varsity Swimming @ IHSAA Sectional Feb. 7 5:30 p.m. – Boys Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball – RRC Round 1 vs. North Miami – Home Feb. 8 5:30 p.m. – Boys Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball – RRC Round 2 @ Peru
6 p.m. – Coed Middle School Swimming vs. Lewis Cass High School – Home 6 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball vs. Twin Lakes Sr. High School – Home 6 p.m. – Girls Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball vs. North Miami Middle School – Home 7:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Twin Lakes Sr. High School – Home Peru Feb. 4 7:30 p.m. - Girls Varsity Basketball - Sec-
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CUMULATIVE FIRE FUND Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Butler Township, Miami County, Indiana that the Township Advisory Board will consider at 5396 East 775 South, Peru, IN at 6:00 pm on February 16th, 2022, the establishment of a Cumulative Fire Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-8-14-2 for the purposes as follows: “For all uses as set out in IC 36-8-14-2” The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposal for establishment of the Cumulative Fire Fund is subject to approval by the Department of the Local Government Finance. Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fire fund by the Butler Township Advisory Board., the Trustee will publish a Notice of Adoption. Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, 10 (ten) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the Miami County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund. Dated this 21 day of January, 2022 1/26, 2/2/22
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tionals Feb. 5 9 a.m. – Boys Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball @ Maconaquah Tourney 9 a.m. – Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball @ TV Invitational 9:30 a.m. – Boys Varsity Wrestling @ Regionals 6 p.m. – Boys Junior Varsity Basketball @ Argos Jr./Sr. High School 7:30 p.m. – Boys Varsity Basketball @ Argos Jr./Sr. High
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CUMULATIVE FIRE FUND Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Clay Township, Miami County, Indiana that the Township Advisory Board will consider at Loree Brethren Church, 8483 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill, IN 46914 at 6:00 pm on February 9th, 2022, the establishment of a Cumulative Fire Fund under the provisions of lndiana Code 36-8-14-2 for the purposes as follows:
"For all uses as set out in IC 36-8-14-2” The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposal for establishment of the Cumulative Fire Fund is subject to approval by the Department of the Local Government Finance. Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fire fund by the Clay Township Advisory Board., the Trustee will publish a Notice of Adoption. Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, 10 (ten) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the Miami County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund. Dated this 12th day of January, 2022 Clay Township Advisory Board 1/19, 2/2/22
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School Feb. 7 6 p.m. – Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball @ Whitko High School 6:15 p.m. – Boys Freshman Basketball @ North Miami High School Feb. 8 5:30 p.m. – Boys Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball vs. RRC Round 2 6 p.m. – Girls Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball @ Pioneer Jr./Sr. High School
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Sports place 106 Jalen May – First place 113 Conner Shaffer – Third place 120 Brayden Gibson – Fourth place 126 NA 132 Cody Legg – Fourth place 138 Cooper Baldwin – First place 145 Cameron Baber – First Place 152 Kadyn Lancaster – DNP 160 Arthur Dominique – Sixth Place 170 Chase Seifert – Third Place 182 Alex Smithers – Sixth Place 195 Keyton Ousley – Fourth Place 220 Cameron McKinney – Fourth Place 285 Trevi HilmanConley – Second Place
continued from Page 5 Junior Varsity Basketball beats Eastern Jr & Sr 12 – 11
Girls Varsity Basketball falls to Wabash 58 – 54 By David Weeks
By Stephanie Bennett The Peru JV Lady Tigers finished their season on the road at Eastern. Due to numbers at Eastern, we played two quarters. The JV Lady Tigers won the two quarters 12 to 11. Leading scorer for the Tigers was Sydney Azbell with seven. Brook Garner and Peyton Wideman had two points each. Maliyah Dunn was one of two from the free throw line. It’s been a fun season with these young ladies. They have big hearts and always give their all.
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Lady Tigers lost a tough one to Wabash in double overtime 58-54. Emma Eldridge was leading scorer with 22 points, Cameryn Raber had 12, Brianna Bennett finished with 11, Jenna Watkins chipped in seven, and Maddie Nordman with two. Boys C-Team Basketball falls to Western 55 – 20 By Jason Boswell The Tigers fell at home to Western 5520. Peru was led in scoring by Braxtyn Rader with five points, Ben Hanes
had three, Oko Hartleroad had three, Alvaro Benavente had two, Lucas Boggs two, Ryne Butt two, Joe Scott two, and Jessie Barfield-White had one. TJ Raber, and Nikalus Minns also played but did not score. Peru will be back in action Wednesday, Feb. 2 at home against Oak Hill. Girls Varsity Basketball beats Eastern Jr & Sr 41 – 39 By David Weeks Lady Tigers finished the regular season with a victory over Eastern 4139. Brianna Bennett led the team with 16 points, Cameryn Raber had nine, Maddie Nordman
chipped in eight, and Emma Eldridge and Jenna Watkins each scored four. Girls 8th Grade Basketball beats Northfield Jr-Sr 39 – 15 By Gayle Raber Peru Eighth grade girls defeated Northfield at home 39-15. Peru was able to share the ball and get out in transition allowing every girl to score. Emmy Thompson led the eighth grade with 12 points. Scoring for Peru: Emmy Thompson-12 pts. Kaelyn Edwards – Nine pts. Addison Robbins – Seven pts. Addison Butt – Six pts. Kyannah Correll-
Police A suspicious person or vehicle was reported at 1510 Matador St, Summit Theological, Peru. Unable to locate suspicious male yelling in the area. Suspicious persons were reported at 2000 Blk W River Rd, Peru. Subjects in question were goose hunting. Theft was reported at 2115 S Sycamore Blvd, Peru. A juvenile problem was reported at W Riverside Dr. and S 50 W, Peru. All checked okay. A traffic accident with damage was reported at E U.S. 24 and N Broadway, Peru. Jan. 17 A complainant at 2254 S 150 E, Peru said someone was in his house. He was suffering from dementia onset. Everything checked okay. Damage to a hotel room was reported at 2642 S Bus. 31, Best Western Circus City Inn, Rm. 101, Peru. A report was taken. A complainant at 3022 March St, Peru thought someone was trying to take her car. She was suffering
Three pts. Kelsey Guyer -Two pts. Girls 7th Grade Basketball falls to Northfield Jr-Sr 26 – 16 By Gayle Raber Peru’s Seventh grade struggled offensively against Northfield and fell 26-16. Emmy Thompson led Peru with six pts. Scoring for Peru: Emmy ThompsonSix pts. Alyssa AlthouseFour pts. Jacey Boswell - Four pts. Brooklyn Hahn – Two pts.
Warrior Wrestling finishes Seventh at Peru Sectional with four to move
on to Regionals Individual results: 106# - Jordan Korreckt, third place, advances to Regional 113# Spencer Flood, fourth place, advances to Regional 120# Kaleb Evans, sixth place 126# Griffin Shanley, second place, advances to Regional 132# Riley Kling, fifth place, alternate at Regional 138# Nate Wildermuth DNP 152# Lucas Keim DNP 160# Bradyn Fennell, second place, advances to Regional 170# Nico Schwacke DNP 220# Brayden Hovermale DNP HWT Austin Knauff, sixth place
continued from Page 2 from dementia onset. Everything checked okay. A report of a lost firearm was taken at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru. Officers spoke with a woman over the phone at 1104 W 200 N, Miami County Sheriff ’s Department, Peru who had questions about her missing juvenile who she now believes is in a neighboring county. Two juveniles at 314 E Washington Ave, Prescott Greene, Apt. 1, Bunker Hill were taken into custody and later transported to Whites in Wabash County. A car vs. object in road accident was reported at 1850 S Bus. 31, Peru. Owner does not want state crash report done at this time. A single vehicle accident was reported at W Riverside Dr. and S 50 W, Peru. No injuries reported. A state crash report was completed. Jan. 18 A single vehicle crash into a utility pole was reported at N Mexico Rd and W 200 N, Peru.
Injuries were reported. Also damages to two passing by vehicles from a downed power line from the initial crash. Miami County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Indiana State Police, Dukes EMS, Peru Fire Department, and Peru Utilities. A 911 Hang-up was reported at 2254 S 150 E, Peru. The caller had dementia and wanted to know where his wife was. Officers called the complainant’s daughter, who lives in Florida. All checked okay. Officers responded to the area of 12948 S U.S. 31, Lot 26, Kokomo for an out-of-control juvenile. Juvenile was transported to a detention facility. Officers spoke with juvenile regarding obedience to parents at 35052 Altus Court, Peru. A possible driving under the influence case was reported at N U.S. 31 and W U.S. 24, Peru. An off-duty deputy at S U.S. 31 and W 850 S, Bunker Hill stopped vehicle for traffic infraction. Citation for unre-
strained infant (love voucher) and citation or possession of marijuana. Jan. 20 A possible dementia issue was reported at 2254 S 150 E, Peru. All checked okay. Officers responded to a call at 3851 W Clover Ln, Kokomo, or a disorderly male with autism. Situation was stabilized and Four County responded to assist with treatment. Officers spoke to a complainant at 210 W Harrison St, Lakeview Mobile Home Park, Lot 1, Converse, regarding a juvenile arguing with her and he turns 18 in four weeks. Juvenile agreed to cooperate for the next few weeks. Juvenile also has court and meeting with probation next week. Jan. 21 A car vs. deer crash was reported at 7329 N Paw Paw Pike, Denver. State report completed. No wrecker needed. A two-vehicle property crash was reported at N 100 W & W 600 N, Peru. State report completed. No wrecker needed.
Officers took into possession a 2015 Jeep Wrangler at 3488 N Eel River Cemetery Rd, Peru per a court order. A citation for speeding was made at N U.S. 31 and W 1000 N, Macy. The subject was running 110 in a 60mph zone. A female at 171 E Third St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 17, Bunker Hill requested a record be made regarding her 14-year-old son leaving the home. She stated he asked if he could
leave while she was half awake and she told him to go. She stated she knows where he is and talked to the adult at that loca-
tion. She did not want him returned to the home, but a record be made of the event. No further action was taken at this time.